The MEG series seeks to transcend current gaming products, the flagship model designed to push the limits of what an extreme gaming series can be. Combining the strengths of our existing arsenal with new innovative technology; this results in significant improvements in operational and gaming efficiency. With the MEG series, take complete control of performance and personalization with the ultimate gaming series for enthusiasts who want it all.
Audio
| Audio Channels | 7.1 |
Warranty
| Limited Warranty | 3 Year |
Miscellaneous
| Country of Origin | China |
| Brand Compatibility | Intel |
Physical Characteristics
| Form Factor | ATX |
| Width | 12" |
| Depth | 9.6" |
I/O Expansions
| Number of PCI Express x1 Slots | 2 |
| Number of Total Expansion Slots | 5 |
| Number of PCI Express x16 Slots | 3 |
| Total Number of PCI Express Slots | 5 |
Network & Communication
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Wireless LAN | Yes |
| Wireless LAN Standard | IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax |
| 2.5Gigabit Ethernet | Yes |
Interfaces/Ports
| S/PDIF | Yes |
| Number of Network (RJ-45) Ports | 1 |
| Total Number of USB Ports | 8 |
| Number of USB 2.0 Ports | 2 |
| Number of USB 3.2 Ports | 6 |
Memory
| Maximum Memory | 128 GB |
| Memory Technology | DDR4 SDRAM |
| Number of Memory Slots | 4 |
| Memory Form Factor | DIMM |
| UDIMM | |
| Memory Speed Supported | 2133 MHz |
| 2666 MHz | |
| 2933 MHz | |
| 4400 MHz (O.C.) | |
| 4000 MHz (O.C.) | |
| 4266 MHz (O.C.) | |
| 4800 MHz (O.C.) | |
| Intel Optane Memory Ready | Yes |
Onboard Interfaces
| Number of SATA Interfaces | 6 |
| Total Number of Onboard USB Ports | 7 |
| Number of Onboard USB 2.0 Ports | 4 |
| Number of M.2 Interfaces | 3 |
| Number of Onboard USB 3.2 Ports | 3 |
I/O Controller
| RAID Levels | 0 |
| 10 | |
| 5 | |
| 1 | |
| Controller Type | Serial ATA/600 |
| RAID Supported | Yes |
| Intel RST | Yes |
General Information
| Product Type | Desktop Motherboard |
| Manufacturer Part Number | Z490UNIFY |
| Manufacturer | MSI |
| Product Model | Z490 UNIFY |
| Product Name | MEG Z490 UNIFY Desktop Motherboard |
| Product Line | MEG |
| Brand Name | MSI |
Processor & Chipset
| Processor Supported | Pentium Gold |
| Core i7 | |
| Core i5 | |
| Core i3 | |
| Core i9 | |
| Celeron | |
| Total Processor Supported | 1 |
| Processor Socket | Socket LGA-1200 |
| Chipset Manufacturer | Intel |